Description

.Beta.-D-Ribofuranoside, 4-Nitrophenyl is a specialized biochemical reagent primarily used as a chromogenic substrate for enzyme assays. This compound is critical for research and development in life sciences, enabling the sensitive detection and quantification of enzymatic activity. It is essential for pharmaceutical development, diagnostic kit manufacturing, and academic research in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Application

• Enzymatic Substrate: Acts as a chromogenic substrate for glycosidases, phosphatases, and other hydrolytic enzymes, producing a measurable color change upon cleavage.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the production of clinical diagnostic kits for detecting specific enzyme markers related to disease states.
• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) assays to identify and characterize potential drug candidates that modulate enzyme activity.
• Biochemical Research: A key tool in academic and industrial laboratories for studying enzyme kinetics, inhibition, and mechanism of action.
• Quality Control in Bioprocessing: Utilized to monitor enzyme activity and purity during the production of biologics and other enzyme-based products.

Basic Information

Product Name	.Beta.-D-Ribofuranoside, 4-Nitrophenyl
CAS No.	59495-69-1
Molecular Formula	C11H13NO7
Molecular Weight	271.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitrophenyl β-D-ribofuranoside; p-Nitrophenyl β-D-ribofuranoside; 4-Nitrophenyl β-D-riboside; β-4-Nitrophenyl ribofuranoside; p-Nitrophenyl ribofuranoside; PNPR; 4-NPR; 1-(4-Nitrophenyl)-β-D-ribofuranoside
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our .Beta.-D-Ribofuranoside, 4-Nitrophenyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and diagnostic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.